How close is Oklahoma State wrestling to Penn State? Runner-up finish shows growth
Oklahoma State wrestling scored the second-most points ever accumulated by an NCAA runner-up, and coach David Taylor has the program ready to chase down Penn State.
CLEVELAND — Jax Forrest had only answered a few questions about the NCAA wrestling championship he'd just won late Saturday night when his post-match news conference was cut off. Forrest, one of Oklahoma State’s three true freshmen to win titles, was needed back on the floor of Rocket Arena to accept the runner-up trophy with his team. And while Saturday night was highlighted by OSU’s three individual champions, it was also about team growth for the Cowboys, who are intently focused on scaling the mountain of the Penn State dynasty, and Forrest couldn't miss the chance to celebrate with his teammates.
“We’re really young,” Forrest said when his interview resumed. “We’re losing one guy from this year and we’re gonna be really good. We kick each other's butt in practice and it just shows out there on the mat.
We’re tough. When we’re in the tough matches, we beat guys up. “We’re just gonna keep getting better.
” More: Zack Ryder fights through shoulder injury to earn All-America status for OSU wrestling Under legendary coach Cael Sanderson, Penn State has won all but two titles since 2011, including the last five after defeating the Cowboys by 50. 5 points Saturday. For the second year in a row, the Nittany Lions set the team points record for the event with 181.
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